Just In: Court reserves judgment in DSS' Staff N5.5b defamation suit against SERAP

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has reserved judgment till a date to be communicated to parties, in a N5.5billion...

Army Arrests Boko Haram Drone Supplier, Neutralises Top Commander in Madagali, Adamawa

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI in coordination with local vigilantes and hunters, have neutralised a top Boko Haram commander and arrested...

Nigerian Army decimates bandits, rescues captives in Niger State

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army has successfully neutralised armed bandits and rescued numerous captives in a recent operation across Eriya and A’ure communities of Mariga...

Police arrest 19 suspected bandits, recover 370 cows, 58 goats in Kwara

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Kwara State has arrested 19 suspected bandits and cattle rustlers during a bush clearance operation around Ekati village...

Bandit reprisal leaves five dead, four injured in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

A deadly incident involving a bandit kingpin and local residents, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries in the North West of Zamfara state.

Sources said that the...

Police arrest human trafficker, rescue five minors in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Katsina State has arrested a suspected human trafficker and rescued five persons from illegal movement out of the country.

Sources said that...

Police repel bandit attack, recover 82 cows and 21 sheep in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Katsina State has successfully repelled a banditry attack in Musawa Local Government Area, recovering stolen livestock.

Sources said at...

Armoured vehicles, drones boost Zamfara’s security architecture – Gov. Lawal

By: Zagazola Makama

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, says the deployment of armoured vehicles and surveillance drones to security agencies marks a major step...

Owo church bloodbath: 10th DSS' witness narrates how forensic analysis implicated attackers

*Court admits defendants' confessional statements

An officer of the Department of State Services,(DSS) on Wednesday told a federal high court how cell...

Kidnap victim regains freedom as gunmen abduct another resident in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

A woman earlier abducted in Benue State has regained freedom and reunited with her family, even as gunmen kidnapped another resident in a fresh attack in...

Man allegedly stabs cousin to death, injures two in Adamawa

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Adamawa State has launched a manhunt for a suspect accused of killing his cousin and injuring two others during a violent altercation in Tingno...

Man dies after attack over palm fruit dispute in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

A 23-year-old man has died following injuries sustained during an altercation over palm fruit harvesting in Benue State.

Sources said the incident was reported by Godwin...

Police neutralise two suspected kidnappers, recover rifle in Akwa Ibom

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State have neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered a firearm during a tactical operation along waterways in...

Tragedy in Plateau: Carbon monoxide exposure claims 37 lives at Wase mining site

By: Zagazola Makama

A tragic accident at a mining site in Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, has left 37 miners dead and 25 others hospitalized after...

Police recover three rifles after accident, mob kills suspect in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigeria Police Force in Niger State have recovered three AK-47 rifles and six magazines following a motorcycle accident involving two suspected arms...

Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

An operative attached to a security unit in Niger State has died following an accidental discharge of a rifle at his duty post in Shiroro Local Government Area.

Sources said the...

Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

A canoe conveying seven passengers capsized while in transit between Jata and Kami Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving several persons...

Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have killed two people and razed homes during an attack on Konkoso Village in Niger State, security sources said.

According to sources, the incident...

Gunmen kill woman, injure husband in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Unidentified gunmen have killed a woman and injured her husband during an attack along Kamfanin-Bobi–Durgu Road in Niger State, sources said.

The incident reportedly occurred at about...

Man killed by brother in Niger after domestic dispute

By: Zagazola Makama

A 35-year-old man has died following an alleged assault by his brother in Niger State, sources said.

The incident reportedly occurred on Feb. 17 at about 7:00 a.m. in...